Mike Tomlin press conference 12-23
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Getting ready for my friend Pomp to hand the mic to Mike Tomlin. Cam Hayward, I was just mentioning him from PFF. Pro Football Focus is just on a heater right now. Three-game winning streak, two sacks, a QB hit in 14 hurries. So he leads all interior linemen in the NFL in terms of their grade at PFF at 82-3. He's having a hell of a year. What will Tomlin say about DK Metcalf? Well, we're going to find out momentarily. I don't have a guess, really.
How does Tomlin assess the performance of Cam Hayward?
I'm very curious to hear it. I think the suspension is going to get reduced, but that's just my opinion, to one game. So that'll be a focal point. I'm sure he'll be asked hypotheticals that he won't answer and shouldn't answer, really. There is no answer yet about what he would do if the Ravens won on Saturday night. But the question still needs to be asked and probably will. And right now, it's just other than the Metcalf thing, it's pretty much good news. T.J. Watt, going to be asked about him. Is he going to practice this week? This is the most fascinating Tomlin news conference of the year. Would you agree, Sean? Yeah, maybe even a question about Will Hallard. Then why is Bob stalling? Why is Pompeiani stealing the mic from him?
That's a good question. It's almost 12.03, which means that Tomlin should be on. but of course Bob wants the camera. So TJ is a mystery and remains a mystery.
What are Mike Tomlin's thoughts on DK Metcalf's situation?
The last real thing of substance we saw was Adam Schefter's tweet the other day saying it's still quote murky. And we don't know when we're going to see him. Now, TJ was at the facility last week. The key question is, is he going to practice? Do you expect him to play? I don't think he would play before the post season. No, but it's got to be asked today. Um, And then with the Metcalf thing, you know, have you spoken to DK? What did he say happened? What do you expect the league to do? Are you in touch with all that stuff with Roger Goodell? I don't know, but that's bound to come up for sure. In fact, that'll come up first. I don't know if he'll address it unsolicited or not. We're waiting on some other injured guys.
Nick Herbig is one of them. And then we're going to hear him pontificate about the Cleve Brownies and about Shador Sanders and company. He should just skip that this week. He should just say, you know what? Usually I address the other team, but it's only Cleveland. So I'm just going to go straight. That'd be a great strategy. I'm going to go straight to your questions. What do you want me to say? He's going to talk about Miles Garrett. Maybe here he is. Good afternoon. As always, I'll start with a brief synopsis, if you will, of the last performance. And there certainly was a lot of significant things that transpired in that game. And it's just good to win games like that. I just think there's individual and collective growth when you come through the other side of tough circumstances like that.
And certainly there were a lot in the game. You know, a lot's been written and said about the spectacular play, for example, by Kenny Gainwell that allowed us to go into the halftime tied 10 to 10. And certainly it was a spectacular play. But when I think about that possession, I think about those converted third downs. The first one by Pat Frymuth, I think on third down and 10. And then I think there were two more by Adam Thielen that were third down and 10, third down and 11 like conversions. And to be quite honest with you, if we don't make those conversions, you don't get to hear about the quality play that Kenny made. And certainly, probably equally as important, we punt the ball away and they're probably coming back.
at us with an attempt or opportunity to extend the lead prior to the half. And so certainly the Kenny play was significant, but the whole sequence, those third down and 10, third down and 11 conversions that preceded it were equally as significant for a lot of reasons.
What updates does Tomlin provide about T.J. Watt's status?
And it's just good to to rise up in moments like that as a collective. And I just think it's important that we recognize it. That's why we came together yesterday, man, to really analyze this tape and void the victory Monday, if you will.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:03–0:37
2
How does Tomlin assess the performance of Cam Hayward?
0:37–1:36
3
What are Mike Tomlin's thoughts on DK Metcalf's situation?
1:36–4:07
4
What updates does Tomlin provide about T.J. Watt's status?
4:07–19:38
5
How does Tomlin view the importance of situational football?
19:38–26:28
6
How does Tomlin address the team's injury concerns?
26:28–33:29
7
What strategies does Tomlin plan for the upcoming game against Cleveland?
33:29–38:48
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